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John Pierre, Founder, Johnny 5 Consulting
Founder
John Pierre
Leadership Update As of December 2025, John Pierre has transitioned to a silent role at Johnny 5 Consulting. The firm continues to operate under the senior team and strategic foundation he built.
Over a decade working at the intersection of Western corporate strategy and Asian market dynamics, John built Johnny 5 Consulting from the ground up — based in Chengdu with active operations across Greater China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. He guided companies from established regional businesses to ambitious mid-market firms through the full cycle of market entry, from initial assessment through to operational profitability.

His approach was direct and outcome-focused — clear milestones, not open-ended retainers. His in-market presence in Chengdu gave clients access to relationships and knowledge that simply cannot be built remotely. That ethos remains at the core of how the firm operates today.
Greater China Japan Southeast Asia Market Strategy Partner Identification
Wei Jianming, Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant, Market Strategy
Wei Jianming
魏建明 · Chengdu

Chengdu native with 14 years in business development at a Sichuan state-owned enterprise before moving into private consulting. Wei understands the mechanics of how decisions get made in Southwest China, government relations, procurement cycles, and the relationship structures that determine which foreign companies succeed and which stall at the door.

Southwest China Government Relations SOE Networks
Liu Xia, Director of Partner Relations
Director of Partner Relations
Liu Xia
刘霞 · Chengdu

Former head of international partnerships at a Chinese technology firm, Liu bridges the communication gap between Western clients and local partners. She manages the partner vetting process, coordinates introductions, and ensures alignment of expectations on both sides, the work that determines whether a partnership lasts or collapses at the first obstacle.

Partner Relations Cross-Cultural Comms Vetting & Due Diligence
Dato' Farid Azman, Diplomatic Advisor
Diplomatic Advisor
Dato' Farid Azman

Former Deputy Chief of Mission, Malaysian Embassy Beijing. 22 years in ASEAN-China diplomacy spanning trade negotiations, bilateral investment frameworks, and government-to-government engagement. Dato' Farid opens institutional doors, ministerial offices, regulatory bodies, and state-linked enterprises, that no private operator can access independently. His counsel is particularly valuable for clients navigating China's policy environment or seeking market access across the ASEAN-China corridor.

Former Deputy Chief of Mission, Malaysian Embassy Beijing
Étienne Moreau, Hospitality & Luxury Advisor
Hospitality & Luxury Advisor
Étienne Moreau

Former General Manager, Rosewood Chengdu. Eighteen years running five-star properties across mainland China, including openings in Chengdu, Chongqing, and Sanya. Étienne brings an irreplaceable network in luxury retail, premium F&B, and high-net-worth Chinese consumer circles. His advice is indispensable for hospitality brands, luxury goods companies, and any business where access to ultra-premium clientele is part of the market entry equation.

Former General Manager, Rosewood Chengdu
Prof. Chen Wei, Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
Prof. Chen Wei

Associate Professor of International Business at Fudan University, Shanghai, consistently ranked among Asia's top five universities. Prof. Chen's research focuses on foreign market entry strategy in emerging economies, with particular attention to institutional barriers, regulatory evolution, and cross-cultural organisational behaviour. She provides the analytical rigour and academic grounding that ensures our strategic recommendations are evidence-based and structurally sound.

Associate Professor of International Business, Fudan University

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